How to Build a Wedding Photo Booth Backdrop
- 1). Wait for a pleasant, dry day to build your wedding photo booth backdrop unless you have a very large, clear indoor space to use. In many cases, you will be working outside to build your DIY backdrop because you need a lot of space for your project and materials.
- 2). Stand the two PVC pipes upright against a supporting wall or fence. The pipes will be parallel to each other and spaced approximately 8 feet apart. Angle the pipes until they stand against the wall solidly. PVC pipe and related materials is available at plumbing supply companies and hardware stores.
- 3). Place each of the T-connectors to the tops of the pipes, with one branch of the T extending upward and another extending inward toward the opposite pipe.
- 4). Wrap electrical tape around each end of the hanger rod, until each end is thick enough to slide into the T-connectors and fit snugly. If you want to take the backdrop apart for assembly just before the wedding, do not place tape over the T-connector to attach the rod.
- 5). Wrap foam pipe insulation around the top of each T-connector stem, creating a cushion that will not harm walls when you lean the frame against them. Secure the foam with electrical tape.
- 6). Fold one edge of a piece of 7-foot by 7-foot piece of canvas, cotton or linen cloth. The fold should be approximately 2 inches wide.
- 7). Sew the fold in place to create a sleeve or sheath for the hangar rod. Use thread that matches the color of the fabric.
- 8). Add decoration and embellishment to the cloth as desired. Sew on a monogram, use colored pencils to trace or draw a picture or add fabric pain to create a landscape. Alternately, you may choose or design a pattern on a software design program and have this professionally printed on the fabric.
- 9). Slide the fabric onto the rod using the sleeve you created.
